Description

City mayors and urban design innovators in a discussion on the most promising investment initiatives and policy practice for building sustainable cities. This event was organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN), led by Jeffrey Sachs, in collaboration with UNCTAD.

Elements for the debate

What role for private investment in addressing pressing challenges faced by mega cities, including to uplift the urban poor?

What governance structure, including for foreign investment, will create more inclusive cities?

How best can the private sector contribute to the maintenance and sustainable development of mega cities?